Prairie Lea High School Launches first National Honor Society Chapter

     Prairie Lea High School marked a historic milestone recently as invitations and applications were delivered to students eligible to join the very first chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) in the school’s 177-year history.

     Founded in 1848, Prairie Lea has never hosted an NHS chapter. That changed as 26 high-achieving students in grades 10 through 12 were identified as candidates for induction. Selections were based on the four founding pillars of the NHS: Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service.

     “Membership in NHS is one of the highest recognitions a student can receive,” said Ms. Lori Aleman, who is helping lead the chapter’s formation. “We are so proud of our Prairie Lea students for reaching this milestone, and we look forward to seeing their impact on our school and community.”

     The National Honor Society, founded in 1921, has grown to include more than 16,000 active chapters across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and schools abroad. Members gain access to scholarship opportunities, leadership training, and service programs that strengthen both college and career readiness.

     For Prairie Lea students, the formation of the chapter represents not only recognition of academic and personal achievement but also new opportunities to build resumes for post-secondary education and employment.

   The selected candidates will undergo the application and review process in the coming weeks, with official induction ceremonies to follow.

     As Prairie Lea’s “Indians and Arrows” begin this new chapter, the school community is celebrating the historic first and anticipating the lasting contributions of its inaugural NHS members.